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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-02-17

The court bill passed the house on
Tuesday, under suspension of the
rules. 1t was offered by Hon. Kettel
Halvorson, and when it. reaches the
senate, Mr.. Keller will take hold of
it. But;the county division bill is in
danger as there is, as was expected.
opposition to it in St. Cloud, not.
withstanding the agreement reached
some days ago. A delegation con-
slsting of Messrs. Pettit, Sprague,
Gates and Foster, went down last
evening to St. Paul to look after the
matter. If the bill is to be killed
these gentlemen propose to know
how and by whom.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-02-17

Seeing is believing.
Look my stock over
before purchasing. I
buy direct from the
manufactures. NV
customers reap the
benefit every time.
w, O. F. H1LLSDALE.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-02-17

Clint Lord of Park River, is in st.
Paul. .... -...,. -.,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-02-17

1t was currently ramored that
Woods & Sons WOULD clear out
TIE enormous stock recently pur-
chased from E. j. Swan & Co.,
rapidly as possible, and not con.
tinue the bus iness. This rumor
is wholly without foundation.
While extraordinary inducements
will be offered purchasers in prices
'ower than ever, yet the firm will
keep abreast of the market at all
times with new and seasonable goods,
and continue in trade, during Wig
orous business in dry goods, notions,
and in fact every line and depart
meDt.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-02-17
Read Hillsdale's annoucem ents.

John Midland OF Ashby, is in town,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30
DESTROYING WEEDS.
How Land Can Be Cleared OF Them In .

rev 1eafS.
The time is coming when the most
successful farmers will have but very
few weeds to contend with, for we are
about to make another step of progress
in the cultivation of hoed crops. 1t is
no longer going to be the universal
custom to cease the war with the weeds
at midsummer, but some farmers are
determined to keep up the battle with
weeds during the entire season, and
others prevent any weed seeds from
ripening. 1t has been found by expe-
rience that land can be cleared of weed
seeds in a few years, if no new seeds
are permitted to ripcn and fertilizers be
used to feed the crops. In fact, it has
been demonstrated that a whole farm
can be cleared of weeds by q few years.
persistent effort, and thus even the
barn manur may be freed from weed
seeds. A farm thus freed is of much
higher value, and can be worked not
only with much more pleasure, but also
with more profit.
1t was a real comfort to have a gar
den that is freed from weed seeds.
Cultivation is so easy, every farmer, if
he does no more. should keep his
kitchen garden free from weeds; he
should never permit any to ripen
their seeds. It is true this, for the first
year or two, is some labor, but it can
be done, and it pays to do it. The way
to do it is simple and within the reach
of abby simply pulling all of the
weeds and permitting none to ripen
any seed, and using fertilizers, the
work will be accomplished. The great
mistake which most gardeners make is
in ~neglecting the garden in August
and September, the very time when
the weeds grow the best and ripen
their seed in the least possible numbcr
of days. Every weed that is permitted
to grow will probably ripen ten thou
sand seeds-some of them more than
ten times that number. 1t does not re-
quire any argument to prove that it
would be easier to destroy one weed in
August than ten thousand the follow
ing spring; SO, though an August weed
might not injure the ripening crop, it
is economy to take particular pains to
destroy it before it begins to ripen its
seeds.
While some farmers are fully alive
to the Importance of destroying all the
weeds that make their appearance
among the hood crops. they neglect
entirely to destroy any that grow on
| the borders of the field, in the barn
| yard and around the farm-buildings;
but if the farm IS to be kept clean of
weeds, it is just as important to de-
stroy those on the borders of the field
and in the barn-yard as it is to destroy
them on the plowed land. Farmers
should carefully cut down, at least
twice a year, all of the weeds, around
| the cultivated fields, and on other por-
tions of the farm, and thus prevent the
ripening of weed seeds. There is no
labor on the farm that pays better than
! thla-M II Farmer.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

his cannon and the oars to the skif, hee
suffered the raft to go adrift.
my. though" continued the OBJ
serving boy, while Brown, having
shipped the oars, was pulling rapidly
to shore, SAINT your face red, Miss
Doris-you after wored a vail.~
Miss Vauvarre murmured something
inaudible, and few moments later
MI. Brown, having recovered his dis
carded habiliments, was hurrying back
through the orchard without even q
parting look. from Miss Vanvarre,
whose attention was claimed by the
irrepressible Tommy.
When half an hour afterward Brown,
clothed and in his right mind, de-
scended with a fast beating heart to
the old-fashioned sitting room, he
found it empty.
Miss Vanvarre had gone down the
street to buy fireworks for Tommy
Briggs, who had accompanied her, and
it was not till long after supper that
Brown was able to obtain speech of the
fair girl, who, with a shyness entirely
foreign to her usual frank self-posses-
sion, had seemed to eyade his ap-
proach.
In front of the piazza Tommy Briggs.
in company with a select circle of ju.
venile friends, was sending up rockets
| and Roman candles, while the sur.
rounding atmosphere was sibilant with
whizzing pin-wheels and kissing ser.
penis of fire.
Doris, in some airy white fabric,
stood leaning against n of the piazzs
pillars with a half dreamy look in her
violet eyes, which fell suddenly before
her lovers ardent glance.
Doris" he whispered, as he tool
her unresisting hand, "at last / cam
"Pop-pop-pop'' went half a buncl
of f~ire-crackers. tossed at their feet by
playful Tommy Briggs.
Almost simultaneously a shrin scream
from Mrs. Briggs. in the front door
rent the air.
'Fi-er! water! Miss Doris, you
close is all afire!" shrieked the ex
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

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The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

cited woman, and almost before the
words had left her lips, Miss Vanvarre's
light dress famed up about her!
There was neither rug or blanket or
strip of carpet nearer than the sitting
room, but quicker almost than the re-
alization of the fact had flashed
through Vandyke Browns mind, he
had stripped off his loose, negligee coat
of white flannel, and wrapped it about
the fair girls head and shoulders!
Holding her and it closely in the en-
brace of his left arm, he tore fiercely at
the blazing dress fabric with his disen-
gagged hand, crying hoarsely for some
to bring water-quick. for Gods
sake!
Well, it was Tommy Briggs himself
who was first to respond. Tearing to
the spot with two trimming pals
from the horse trough close by, he
dashed the contents one after another
over Miss Vanvarre. who, pressing her
white face to her lovers breast, had
uttered neither cry nor moan
And, too, it was Tommy Briggs who,
without waiting to be told, dashed off
after the doctor, while Miss Vanvarre
was being tenderly carried to her room.
And finally it was Tommy Briggs
who was found by Mr.. Brown after the
latter had had his own burns properly
dressed, lying out on the lawn with
his face buried in his grimy hands
crying as though his heart would
break, and refusing to be comforted
until the young man had assured him
that Miss Yanvarre's burns were COM
paratively slight, and she had even
sent her love to him by himself.
Though 1 can't spare you but little
of it." Mr.. Brown added, with such a
beaming smile that Tommy took heart
at once In ten minutes he had re-
covered his usual buoyant flow of spir-
its to such a degree that the sound fog
ging administered priyily to her
mischievous son had no lasting effect
on his mercurial temperament.
Very early next morning Miss Van
varre, pale and prettier than ever.
came down and passed put on the old
AdouiouCo pidZAds Y JIG II Oho "a
which Brown, wearing an arm in a
sling, was impatiently pacing to and
fro behind the screening network of
woodbine and wisteria.
my darling" he said, in a low,
glad voice, 1--WE belong to each other
now" And as the young girl, shyly
lifting her beautiful eyes to meet his
own, laid both her slim white hands in
the one extended toward her, Vandyke
Brown, forgetful and indeed, care
less-of the possible effect upon his
nervous system, drew her to him in a
close embrace, and sealed their be-
trothal with a long, lingering
''Yum, yum!'
/ hasten to explain that the above
coarsely-suggestive utterance as re-
corded is none of mine. Accompanied
by a gourmandish smack of the lips, it
proceeded from young Briggs, whose
impudent, freckled visage was sud-
denly thrust through the leafy screen.
Leering upon the embarrassed low
ers like a young Satyr, Tommy
chuckled joyously, and then, with
drawing his face, dropped on the
green sward among the scattered de-
bris of exploded fireworks, and kicked
his heels together in the ambient air
with ecstatic delight. And then they
all went in to breakfast.
FRANK II. CONVERSE.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

Farmer Spencer, of West Monroe.
N. Y, has a queer little calf. 1t is
six weeks old, and about half the size
of a calf of its age. Its body is cover
ed with genuine black wool, similar to
that seen on lambs, while perhaps there
are half a dozen spots of long silky
white hair. Its legs and feet resemble
those of a calf, while It's head and tail,
which are black, arc those of a sheep,
and it bleats like a lamb. The mother
and father of this curiosity were both
bright red, and MI. Spencer has had
no sheep OH the premises until within
a few weeks ago. The mother refused to
own her offspring, and would have de-
stroycd it had it not been taken away.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

George Whalen was riding near
The Dalles, Ore, recently, when his
lariat, coiled on the horn of his sad
die, was jolted off as the horse ran.
While at full speed he undertook to
gather up the rope, and it became in.
some manner twisted around the
thumb of his left hand. At that in
slant the noose dragging on the ground
caught on a large rock. and the sud
den jerk cut the thumb off between
the first and second joints as clean as
if done with a Ratchet.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

The elementary physiology class
was always an interesting ono, the pu-
pills made SO many queer statements,
as IF anybody comes into the house
with wet feet, he should take them off
as soon as possible;" and the follow
ing hygienic maxim: Ice water
should not be eaten at meal-time."
To the question: What organ of the
body warns the lungs of the presence
of bad all Pr u boy gives the delightful
ly inconsequent answers: Bronchitis"
-Harper's Bazaar.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

Excited Citizen-sSee here, you've
got my portrait in your paperr" Edi-
tor-'.Great Scott, is that SOP John
ny, Ito ofice-boy) see that nc copies
of this issue get into the hospital boxes.
I don't want to retard the progress Of
the eenyalescents."- Tyd-1ttst
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

"A hen, half black Spanish and
half game, has been doing a land Of
fee, business in Rolia, Mo. She laid
her first egg ON the 10th of May, 1886,
and has continued to lay an egg every
day since. She went to setting as soon
rs she layed her first egg. and is still
on her nest. She comes off every
morning to get water and food, and
then goes back, She has Matched one
egg a day except the first three weeks
of her She has now been lay
ing one year, and is the mother and
hatcher of 344 chickens, one-half
pullcts and the other half ROSTERS
and she still looks well.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30
n.rtholdr, Great work,

The statue of Liberty enlightening the
world, which stands on Bedloe's Island, In
the harbor OF New York, is one Of the most
sublime artistic conceptions Of modern
nations OF the earth to peace, prosperity
n progress, through Liberty. But shb.
ert7s' is an empty word to the thousands Of
poor women ensfaved BY physical ailments
Nero. To such sufferers DR.. Pierce's Favor.
ite Prescription holds forth the promise Of
Q speedy cure. It II a specific in oil those
arrangements, irregularities and weak
nesses which make life Q burden to 20 many
gists, under q positive guarantee from the
manufacturers, that It will give aatisfao-
ton in every case, or money VIII b re.
funded See guarantee printed on wrnp.
per enclosing bottle
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

"A sheep raiser in Runnols County,
Tex, has n beard five feet four inches
long, and twenty-one inches wide in
its broadcast part. 1t is of a rich chest
nut color, and its owner is very proud
of it.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

shrill ..hoorays'' from some twenty
juvenile throats Mr.. Brown, erecting
himself in bed, clenched his teeth
closely together and vainly tried to call
up his previous feelings of leniency to-
ward chivalrous Tommy.
"Now, then, fellers! Ready! aim!
fer"
"Bangr' went the swivel again, fol-
lowed by an irregular fxsisads, In
shish cid army musksts, shot.Guns
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30
How WOULD Scissors do IS . name for q
clipper shipi-Pittsburgh Chrosick.

seek TN Summer Days and we find them
on the bold bluffs and wave-girt shores Of
Mackinac Island, that tourists, paradise
that has been made o National Park. We
find them also amid the bewitchiug Thou
sand Islands and exciting rapids OF the st.
Lawrence, and in the wild gorges Of The
White Mountains. And to learn Just where
to find them and how to get to them we
send q couple of stamps to o. W. Ruggles,
g. p. Ag't Michigan Central, Chicago, and
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

Alum is now considered the be st
purifier of water, making it perfectly
clear and sparkling without giving II
any alum taste or smell.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

THE world astounded with the startling
and new disclosures Of science on the pol
souous elects of the alcohol in wine, beer,
vhisky. brandy, etc. See the July number
of Demoresps Monthly. Price 20 cents.
Sold everywhere, or address w. JennlnGa
Demorest, Is East 14th Street, N. Y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

Lack of pure water MAY eften ac.
count for the lack Of eggs
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

and Remorse to q great political party in
1884. The three P's, when signifying DR..
Pierce's Purgative Pellets, bring Peace to
the mind, Preservation and Perfection Of
health to b body.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

SHuN Ointments and Lotions for skin dis.
eases and use Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 5Uc. The best.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

In favor Of protection-ths old maid
Hnrper,s Rdzur.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

A suRrRiss party -twina-7ssa SIT
ings.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

An early struggie-trying to get your
wife to build the fire.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

A DEAD giveaway-"And ! bequeath my
mortal remains to the cause Of science"
R. W, TANsrLL & Co., Chicago:
Everybody wants ssTansilIs Punch" 90
cigar now; they werc always good but OF
late they have improved. I heartily ap-
prove of your way Of doing business, you
are sure TO hold and increase your trade.
A. AREND, Druggist Chicago, III
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

II afflicted with Sore Eyes use Oh. Isaac
EyeWater. Druggists selltt26c.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

STANDS to reasonable gentleman who
has the floor. -Boston Trasscripk.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

THESE earthquake quivers II very 'sr.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

OXYGEN CURE. Throat, lung, dis
eases. Book free. Dr.Geppert,C ~incinnati,O O.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30
THE

Prso's Remedy for Catarrh IL agreeable
to use. Tits not a liquid or q snu6. Soc
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1887-06-30

varre saw his pale face disappear I'M
der the lily leaves, not ten feet away!
Springing into the skiff she pushed it
toward the spot just in time to grasp
in her own the hand he had thurst con-
vulsively to the surface. In another
moment, dripping like a river god and
crowned as to his head with pickerel
weed, Mr.. Brown was sitting in the
boats bottom gasping for breath, while
Miss Vanvarre, pale, but composed, sat
on one of tho thwarts steadfastly re-
garding him.
Miss Vanvarre-Doris," he finally
said, in a rather agitated voice, 81 owe
you my life, and if the devotion of a."
"W-h-G-n-g!"
A deafening report in close proxim-
ity drowned the conclusion of the ar
dent appeal and drew a slight scream
from Miss Vanvarre, whose pallor had
given place to a roseate flush. Taking
advantage of their preoccupation Tom
my Briggs had announced his coming
by an unexpected salute from the prim-
tive cannon that he had mounted on
the raft of fence poles which he was
slowly sculling toward them from the
opposite shore.
"Ship er hoy!" hailed the engaging
youth, whose features were decorated
with a broad grin, and 'tstrike yer
colors or I'll blow we outer water!"
"All right Tommy-Tve surrend-
ered," unthinkingly called Miss Van
varre to cover her embarrassment.
And then conscious OF the double enten-
DIRE which might be thus conveyed.
she blushed still more deeply as she
met MI. Browns impassioned gaze.
Mr.. Browns narrow escape as brief
ly explained to Tommy did not affect
his outward composure in the least.
"Looks kinder like a drowndid rat,
don't he, Miss Dorisp" was his uniat-
tsrinG comment, as having transferred
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-07-14
FROM THE PRES DENT.
lie VIII Not Attend the Grand Army En-
campment at 1t. Louis.

lie VIII Not Attend the Grand Army I'm
campment at 1t. Louis.
President Cleveland viii not attend the
Grand Army encampment as will be seen
10y the following letter from the President 10
Mayor Francis.
Executive Mansion, Washington, July I
Hon. David r. Francis, Mayor and Chair
man-Dear Sir; When / received the eX-
tremely cordial and gratifying invitation
from the citizens OF 81. Ouis, rendered hy
number of her representative men, TO visit
that city during the national eucampment
of the Grand Army of the Republic, / nad
been contemplating for some time the ac-
ceptance of the invitation from that Organi
cation to the same effect and had considered
the pleasure which 1t would afford me ii II
should Ice possible to meet, not only mem
bers of the Grand Army, hut the people Of
st. Louis and other cities in the West which
occasion would give me an opportunity To
visit. EXactions of my public duties ! feel
to be so uncertain, however, that when first
confronted bv the delegation Of which YOU
were the head, l expected to do no more at
that time than 10 promise consideration of
the double invitation rendered me, and 90 ex-
press the pleasure il would give me 10 accept
the same thereafter, n possible. But the
cOrdiality and sincerity of your presenta-
ton, reinforced by the heartiness o! the peo-
pie who surrounded you, so impressed
me that could not resist
the feeling which prompted me 10
assure you on the spot that ] would be with
you and the Grand Army of the Republic at
the time designated, if nothing happened in
the meantime to absolutely prevent my
leaving Washington. Immediately upon
the public announcement of this conclusion.
expressions emanating fiom certain imp0r-
tant members Of the Grand Army of the Re
public and increasing IN volume and viru-
ience, constrained me 10 review my accept
ance OF these invitations. The expressions
referred to 60 to the extent Of declaring that
| would be an unweicome guest at the time
and place of the national encampment.
This statement is based, as well as |
can Judge, upon certain official acts of mine
involving important public interests, done
under the restraints and obligations of my
oath of office, which do not appear to accord
with the wishes OF some members of the
Grand Army of the Republic ! refuse to
believe that this organization. founded upon
patriotic ideas composed very largely of
men entitled 10 lasting honor and consldera-
ton, and whose GROWING glory il should be
that they are American citizens as well as
veteran soldiers, deems il part of its mis-
sion 10 compass any object or purpose by
attempting TO intimidate the exec ntive or
eoerce those charged with making and exc
cutting the laws; and Yet, the expressions 70
which have referred, indicate such preya-
lence OF unfriendly feeling and such a
menace to an occasion which should be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-07-14
Fable For Economists.

An ant, which was painfully toiling
across the road with grain of corn,
observed mouse scamper out of hole
under the door of the grain elevator
near by.
Eat your old tricks, suppose, y said
the ant scornfully; ''why don't you
work for your living as / do, instead of
stealing what you eat.
Poor drudge, said the mousein pity
ing tone, lou are only fit for life Of
labor. You have not the far-seeing
genius that grasps great combinations
and insures enormous profits. But
know this-that myself an two or
three other mice have formed syndi-
cate and bored a hole through the bot
tom of the grain bin. We have estab-
lished corner in corn, and are max
ing more in a day than you can in your
natural life Do not complain of this,
because it is perfectly legal-the corn,
following the laws of gravitation. must
fall into our pockets.
The mouse stalked away with the air
of one owning the earth, and the poor
ant wondered why the laws Of grayita-
ton were so arranged that he never
could find an easy way of making his
living